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Woman and man interviewed after Seddon car fire

Published:
Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 12:14 am

A woman and man have been interviewed after a car was allegedly set alight in Seddon yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services responded to reports of a car ablaze on Walter Street about 5.30pm.

No one was inside the car at the time of the fire.

Officers from Footscray Police Station swiftly arrived on scene and conducted a thorough search of the area.

A 23-year-old Thomastown woman was arrested on Nicholson St about 5.55pm.

A 22-year-old man from Hoppers Crossing was arrested in Albert Street shortly after.

Both have been interviewed in relation to the matter and have been released pending further enquires.

Anyone with further information or footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Senior Constable Paul Hogan

Media Unit

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